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Thumb Drive Gone Through A Hot Wash Cycle!!!
Hi
I just ran an 16Gb "Connect" thumb drive through a 40 degree wash cycle! What is the likelihood that it will still work (after I've left it to dry out)?
I'm scared to try it in my computer in case it blows the USB port!
Has anyone else done this, and if so, with what effect?
Cheers!
I just ran an 16Gb "Connect" thumb drive through a 40 degree wash cycle! What is the likelihood that it will still work (after I've left it to dry out)?
I'm scared to try it in my computer in case it blows the USB port!
Has anyone else done this, and if so, with what effect?
Cheers!
Answers
Place it in a ZipLoc bag of rice and leave it for for a day or two. The rice should absorb most of the water.
20:03 Tue 17th Feb 2015
USB socket has 5V on one of the terminals. If this shorts across to a data-only terminal, it will probably fry a chip - either inside the stick or inside your PC. So thourough drying and check for salt deposits.
If memory sticks have their internal circuit board embedded in resin, this might explain the success stories described here but I'm talking about moisture and/or salt bridging contacts on the socket section.
If memory sticks have their internal circuit board embedded in resin, this might explain the success stories described here but I'm talking about moisture and/or salt bridging contacts on the socket section.
Follower the advice regarding rice and Ziploc bag, put bag in airing cupboard for 36 hours, USB drive worked perfectly!
Thanks for all your help!
The files were backed up as Old_Geezer suggested, but |I wouldn't have known what files and folders were on there, which leads me to another question!
I don't know how to link questions but if you want to see it I'm sure you'll be able to get to it via my profile.
Thanks again
Thanks for all your help!
The files were backed up as Old_Geezer suggested, but |I wouldn't have known what files and folders were on there, which leads me to another question!
I don't know how to link questions but if you want to see it I'm sure you'll be able to get to it via my profile.
Thanks again
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